Explain th eobjective of intensive care?

After reading this unit, you should be able to:
• know how to organize an intensive care unit;
• practice effective cardio pulmonary resuscitation;
• know what drugs to use in an ICU;
• know how and when to provide respiratory support;
• learn the indications and methods for ventilation;
• know when and how to wean from ventilation;
• understand the rourines for proper ventilatory care;
• appreciate different types of circulatory support; and
• know about the use of vasoactive agents.